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China’s new film regulations may affect the Golden Horse Awards, with insights on the impact of requiring domestic short films to register for international festivals.

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Taiwan takes center stage at the 30th Festival International des Cinémas d’Asie (FICA) in Paris as the theme country, showcasing a range of films from the martial law era to the works of new directors. Filmmaker Jean-Robert Thomann, who holds dual citizenship from France and Taiwan, presents his latest documentary, ＂Taiwan, Chronicle of a Threatened Democracy,＂ in FICA’s documentary competition. The film, shot between 2021 and 2023, delves into the challenges faced by Taiwan’s democratic process, examining major referendums and the Taichung legislator election. Thomann believes Taiwan’s global recognition extends beyond seeking a seat in the United Nations, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary links, cultural and economic exchanges, and soft power rooted in creativity. He hopes his documentary will deepen French audiences’ understanding of Taiwan and inspire further exploration of the country. Thomann highlights that threats to Taiwan are not only external but also internal, with social media manipulation and fake news posing challenges to democracies worldwide. Despite these challenges, Thomann regards Taiwan as a remarkable example of democracy, particularly in Asia, and remains optimistic about the island’s democratic system. ＂Taiwan, Chronicle of a Threatened Democracy＂ premiered at FICA and is set to be screened in France, Taiwan, and Sweden.

由億萬票房導演雷利史考特（Ridley Scott）執導的史詩動作鉅片《拿破崙》，上映首週就拿下全球票房冠軍，累積票房突破60億台幣，Apple Original Films 今（9）宣布與索尼影業家庭娛樂合作，《拿破崙》數位版已於 Apple TV 與各大影音平台正式上架；觀眾可以搶先收藏與觀賞這部精彩史詩電影。

Taiwan’s historical documentary ＂Qianlong’s Tour of the West Lake＂ has been chosen for the Cinema Regained category at the 2024 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), showcasing Taiwan’s traditional hand puppetry culture. Directed by Liu Yi-hung in 1994, the film was restored from 35mm original footage to 4K, paying tribute to Taiwanese puppet master Li Tien-lu and his ’I Wan Jan Puppet Theater.’ The IFFR’s recognition of Liu’s work highlights Taiwan’s cinematographic prowess. Li, born into a family of puppeteers, founded the I Wan Jan Puppet Theater in 1932, incorporating his distinctive Southern Min dialect. The IFFR previously screened the Taiwanese puppet film ＂Demigod: The Legend Begins＂ multiple times in 2023, further promoting Taiwan’s puppetry culture. The selection of ＂Qianlong’s Tour of West Lake＂ at the 2024 Rotterdam Film Festival brings Taiwan’s traditional puppetry culture closer to European movie enthusiasts. The IFFR, taking place from Jan. 25 to Feb. 4, 2024, has chosen three Taiwanese films, including ＂Who’ll Stop the Rain＂ by director Su Yi-hsuan and ＂When the Wind Rises＂ directed by Chen Hao, showcasing the breadth and quality of Taiwan’s filmmaking.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture (MOC) has announced that the eligibility for its ＂culture points＂ system will be expanded starting in 2024. The age range will be widened to include individuals aged 16 to 22, compared to the current range of 18 to 21. These points can be redeemed for cultural activities and goods and will be distributed from January 20, 2024. Each person will be able to claim the points seven times in their lifetime, starting at age 16, and the points will remain valid until December 31, 2024. The culture points can be utilized for various cultural activities such as watching local films, performances, buying books, visiting museums, and engaging in other forms of creative cultural consumption. The uptake rate for the culture points in 2023 was 80%, and it is expected to become a regular policy incorporated into the MOC’s annual budget from 2024 onwards. The number of recipients for culture points is projected to increase significantly from one million to 1.5 million in 2024.

Acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his roles in popular films and television dramas such as ’Coffee Prince,’ ’My Mister,’ and ’Parasite,’ was found dead in his car in a suspected suicide. Lee had gained extensive popularity across Asia, including Taiwan, where he had visited in 2019 to promote his film ’Take Point.’ His performance in ’My Mister’ had received rave reviews, and ’Parasite’ had won both the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the Academy Award for Best Picture. Despite his success, Lee’s career was overshadowed by suspicion of drug involvement, ultimately leading to his tragic end, deeply saddening fans worldwide.

The newly appointed Chairperson of the New Media Entertainment Association (NMEA), Daphne Lee, emphasizes the importance of funding, talent, and global integration for Taiwan’s content industry to succeed. At the 2023 Asiahub New Media Summit in Taipei, Lee highlights the need for cross-sector collaboration and industry chain integration in the AI era. The summit features six main themes, 19 keynote speeches, panel discussions, and 7 workshops with 60 speakers. Participants, such as LINE Taiwan Managing Director Roger Chen, discuss Taiwan’s soft power, industry upgrade, transformation, and global outreach. Videoland Television Network Chairman Lee Chung-pei suggests creating quality content to ensure profitability and establish funding recovery mechanisms. Lin Chien-han, Chairman of Taiwan Secom, shares the company’s dual strategy of investment and production, moving from DVD rental services to investing in Taiwanese films. Lin also discusses how Taiwanese creative content is breaking into the international market by integrating local culture and socio-political issues, citing successful films like ＂The Candidate＂ and ＂The Bridge Curse.＂

日本動畫大師宮﨑駿新片《蒼鷺與少年》在日本票房大賣77億元日幣（約16.8億元新台幣），至上週末已累績517萬觀影人次，吉卜力工作室堅持零預告、零宣傳，不過本片獲選為多倫多影展（TIFF）開幕片，美國片商GKIDS Films搶先於台灣時間9月7日凌晨0點曝光電影首支71秒預告，也立刻引發全球粉絲暴動，直呼超震撼！

台灣天團「5566」前團員彭小刀，於2003年暫別5566演藝工作後，轉戰幕後工作，先後創辦了大國翼星娛樂與量能文創，並擔任風度影業執行長，而彭小刀日前帶領團隊前進韓國，與韓國最大規模影展「釜山國際電影節」共同簽約，增設製作投資金10億韓幣之「國際新風獎（Rising Films International Awards）」。

瀚草影視2008年成立，去年再創「英雄旅程」「紅衣小女孩」兩家公司，分別負責故事開發及驚悚題材製作。其中「紅衣」的商業模式參考生產、銷售小成本恐怖片《暮光之城》《奪魂鋸》的美國Lions Gate Films（獅門影業），集合國賓影城、秀泰娛樂、中藝國際、大慕影藝、華映娛樂、華研音樂、樂到家、講故事等8家公司，以9000萬元資本額共同成立。

國際武打巨星李連杰，2011年拍攝好萊塢大片《浴血任務2》時，26歲的替身劉坤在爆破戲中不幸身亡。家屬不滿劇組沒有做好安全措施，隔年向Millennium Films製作公司提告，官司纏訟4年，近日判決出爐，判處製作公司只需賠償2萬5000美金(約台幣76萬) 給家屬，李連杰得知後自掏腰包，捐出2300萬幫忙家屬，暖行被外界狂讚。